Rachel Foy successfully returns to game action after ACL injury a year ago…hooray!

First-year players make solid contributions: Isabelle, Caroline, Camille, Caitie, Cara all prove they belonged on the Birthday Party invitation list…other 19ers waiting in the wings.

Brand-new back line begins to work as a unit; no drop-off when reserves come in; Kate and Caroline neutralize very dangerous Haslett players (Campbell sisters, Casaday, Richardson) by stepping up to challenge and dropping back to cover as a tandem

Seventeen players see action against a very talented and physically strong Viking squad who steamrolled the Cougars in the 2015 season

Coach Pettit demands focus and commitment from outside mids at half-time, asking them to help Olivia get the defensive response organized whenever we lose the ball, asking them to get wide and down-field whenever we win the ball…players respond with excellent 2nd half performances…..and Larisa makes an unbelievable late save to help keep shut-out intact!

Things to work on: Game Management in waning minutes with a lead; dealing with diagonal runs coming in from the weak / blind side; using speed, smarts, leverage against bigger, stronger opponents; shrugging off odd or inconsistent officiating; goal kicks; talking.